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Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour 2024: Landon Knack Reads To Students; Fernando Valenzuela Visits Homeboy Industries

Los Angeles Dodgers visited Gabriella Charter School and Homeboy Industries as part of their community tour.
L.A. Reads program aims to promote literacy and provide educational resources to youth.

Bookstore coming to North Jacksonville will house banned books and focus on Black history

State Representative Angie Nixon is opening 'The Cafe Resistance Bookstore' in response to low literacy rates and state laws on books in classrooms.
The bookstore will primarily feature books about Black history and by Black authors to combat book bans and challenges in the state.

New grant looks to boost literacy effort for New York City's students struggling to read | amNewYork

New York Community Trust invests $150,000 to support literacy among underserved youth via Literacy Academy Collective.

Reading for Pleasure Is in Decline. What if We Treated It Like Working Out?

Reading has declined significantly among Americans, impacting literacy and cognitive health.
Federal reports show a troubling decrease in the percentage of Americans who read books.

She Was an Education Superstar. Then She Got Blamed for America's Reading Crisis.

Lucy Calkins faces serious criticism regarding her reading curriculum's effectiveness, which may impact her legacy and the literacy of American children.

Parents: tell us about the books that got your child into reading

Children's reading enjoyment has fallen to 35%, the lowest in nearly two decades.
Secondary school-age children's reading enjoyment has significantly declined.

Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour 2024: Landon Knack Reads To Students; Fernando Valenzuela Visits Homeboy Industries

Los Angeles Dodgers visited Gabriella Charter School and Homeboy Industries as part of their community tour.
L.A. Reads program aims to promote literacy and provide educational resources to youth.

Bookstore coming to North Jacksonville will house banned books and focus on Black history

State Representative Angie Nixon is opening 'The Cafe Resistance Bookstore' in response to low literacy rates and state laws on books in classrooms.
The bookstore will primarily feature books about Black history and by Black authors to combat book bans and challenges in the state.

New grant looks to boost literacy effort for New York City's students struggling to read | amNewYork

New York Community Trust invests $150,000 to support literacy among underserved youth via Literacy Academy Collective.

Reading for Pleasure Is in Decline. What if We Treated It Like Working Out?

Reading has declined significantly among Americans, impacting literacy and cognitive health.
Federal reports show a troubling decrease in the percentage of Americans who read books.

She Was an Education Superstar. Then She Got Blamed for America's Reading Crisis.

Lucy Calkins faces serious criticism regarding her reading curriculum's effectiveness, which may impact her legacy and the literacy of American children.

Parents: tell us about the books that got your child into reading

Children's reading enjoyment has fallen to 35%, the lowest in nearly two decades.
Secondary school-age children's reading enjoyment has significantly declined.
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Kids' low reading scores are 'a 5-alarm fire,' says DOGE's Ramaswamy. His solution: Eliminate the Education Department.

Eliminating the Education Department may not lead to improved literacy scores for 8th graders in the US.
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The magazine that contains a Willy Wonka-style golden ticket

The event highlighted the urgent need for children to have access to books and the profound impact of reading on their future.

Little Free Libraries are part of what's right in the world

Little Free Libraries promote reading and community sharing, benefiting literacy and reflecting the interests of neighbors.

The magazine that contains a Willy Wonka-style golden ticket

The event highlighted the urgent need for children to have access to books and the profound impact of reading on their future.

Little Free Libraries are part of what's right in the world

Little Free Libraries promote reading and community sharing, benefiting literacy and reflecting the interests of neighbors.
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The year we put everything on the table

Journalism must adapt to address low literacy levels for effective information dissemination.
Essential changes in journalism are needed to engage an informed electorate.
There is a necessity for diverse story formats to cater to various readership abilities.

More confident Bijan Robinson highlighting Atlanta youth literacy for NFL My Cleats' weekend

The Atlanta Falcons' improved offensive strategy is enhancing rushing performance, with Bijan Robinson leading the charge in literacy advocacy through his charity.

Bidens hosted final Halloween trick-or-treat event; first lady came as a giant panda

The Biden family hosted a Halloween event focused on literacy, marking a festive farewell from the White House as they prepare to leave office.

We need a national STEM Act to stem the risk of a declining America

The establishment of National STEM Week seeks to address STEM illiteracy and promote equitable education opportunities for all students.

Remembering Roy Cohn - subject of new Trump biopic 'The Apprentice'

Low literacy rates among voters can significantly influence election outcomes.
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The Book Worm Bookstore unites self-love and literacy in Georgia

Local, independent bookstores are important in the face of political censorship.
The Book Worm Bookstore in Powder Springs, Georgia promotes self-love and literacy through unique events and a welcoming atmosphere.

Libraries will only exist for as long as we borrow from them. Consider it your civic duty | Jodi Wilson

Libraries support authors through a lending rights scheme and foster community engagement.
Borrowing books from libraries benefits both readers and authors.

The Book Worm Bookstore unites self-love and literacy in Georgia

Local, independent bookstores are important in the face of political censorship.
The Book Worm Bookstore in Powder Springs, Georgia promotes self-love and literacy through unique events and a welcoming atmosphere.

Libraries will only exist for as long as we borrow from them. Consider it your civic duty | Jodi Wilson

Libraries support authors through a lending rights scheme and foster community engagement.
Borrowing books from libraries benefits both readers and authors.
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Dutch broadcaster launches news bulletin in easy-to-understand language

NOS launched a news program in easy language for 2.5 million Dutch people struggling with literacy and language comprehension.

Struggling Teenagers Left Out in New Push to Overhaul Reading

School districts are reforming reading instruction but neglecting to support older students struggling with literacy.
Alarming literacy rates among Black and Latino middle schoolers in New York necessitate immediate action.

Five Events We're Excited for at This Year's National Book Festival - Washingtonian

The National Book Festival features authors discussing their works, addressing themes like censorship, children's anxiety, and cultural legacy, highlighting the importance of literacy and inclusivity.

Ancient Scribes Got Ergonomic Injuries, Too

Ancient Egyptian scribes held a prestigious position due to literacy, performing vital administrative tasks despite facing similar occupational health issues as modern office workers.
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